Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $140.5 million (204.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140.5M | 204.6K t |
| 2023 | $106.2M | 123.7K t |
| 2022 | $134.0M | 141.6K t |
| 2021 | $86.5M | 88.9K t |
| 2020 | $56.8M | 103.2K t |
| 2019 | $63.8M | 106.1K t |
| 2018 | $73.3M | 104.1K t |
| 2017 | $57.6M | 96.8K t |
Where Turkey exports thick hot-rolled steel sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (36%), Iraq (26%), Syria (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Albania grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $50.0M | 36% |
| Iraq | $36.6M | 26% |
| Syria | $7.9M | 5.6% |
| Albania | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| Greece | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Serbia | $1.9M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports to Turkey
Imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet by Turkey reached $73.3 million in 2024 (99.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (28%), North Macedonia (27%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.6M | 28% |
| North Macedonia | $19.7M | 27% |
| South Korea | $13.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 7.6% |
| Ukraine | $3.7M | 5% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 4.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $551K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports (HS 7208.52): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $140.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy thick hot-rolled steel sheet from Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($50.0 million), followed by Iraq (26%) and Syria (6%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Albania grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average export price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.6 million in 2017 to $140.5 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $89.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $73.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, North Macedonia and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $67.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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